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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Sept. 12, 2014:
· Meet UofL’s new, full-time Catholic chaplain. Read more.
· Contractor, architect chosen for parking garage. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The University of Louisville chapter of the Hispanic Student Dental Association won first place in the association’s 2014 Orgullo Competition for outstanding service and outreach in their community. Watch the students’ award-winning public service announcement here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
State of the University
1.) SOTU Week opening event today
Last Day to Register
2.) Last day to register for Women’s Center staff forum
3.) Last day to register for Geriatric Health Care Symposium
Miscellaneous
4.) Active Shooter Exercise
5.) The Humanities Ph.D. program is now on Facebook
6.) Labor scholar to discuss farm equipment workers Local 236 at International Harvester
7.) Alumni offering “The Best of Iceland” tour
8.) PLAN offers workshop on teaching research and information literacy skills
9.) PLAN hosting dissertation and thesis workshop for graduate students on HSC
10.) SAB presents Open Mic Night
Grand Rounds
11.) Neuroscience
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
State of the University
1.) SOTU Week opening event today
Sept. 15, 11 a.m., Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium
State of the University week begins today with a free, public presentation by Kevin Cosby, president of Simmons College, on the history and vision of that school. The presentation will coincide with a two-week exhibit of historical photos of Simmons in the Chao lobby.
Additional Information: Website.
Last Day to Register
2.) Last day to register for Women’s Center staff forum
Event Sept. 18, noon, Ekstrom Library, W210; Reservations must be made by noon, Sept. 15
Free; reservations required
Join the UofL Women’s Center this month for its 3rd Thursday Brunch Forum for staff. Women staff members are invited to meet, network and discuss issues that matter to them.
Additional Information: Phyllis M. Webb, 852-8976. Leave your name and contact number. Website.
3.) Last day to register for Geriatric Health Care Symposium
Event Sept. 19, 7 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Seelbach Hilton, 500 S. Fourth St.; pre-register by 4 p.m. Sept. 15
The theme for the 14th Annual Geriatric Health Care Symposium is “Prevention Across the Spectrum of Aging.” This annual symposium provides up-to-date training in geriatric care for health care providers and all interested in the care of elders. Today is the last day to pre-register to ensure space and lunch. After today, we will take registration based on space availability. Presented by the Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging.
Additional Information: Register online; Call 852-3480 or email ann.burke@louisville.edu.
Miscellaneous
4.) Active Shooter Exercise
Sept. 15, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
There will be an Active Shooter exercise in the Audit Services Building at 425 West Lee St. today. The building will be closed from 9:30 until 10:30 and access will be denied. People walking near the building may hear simulated gunshots, but the noise should be confined within the building.
Additional Information: Dennis Sullivan, 852-2948, or DPS, 852-6111.
5.) The Humanities Ph.D. program is now on Facebook
Please “like” us on Facebook and learn about our exciting interdisciplinary research, graduate study opportunities0 and educational events. Click here.
6.) Labor scholar to discuss farm equipment workers Local 236 at International Harvester
Sept. 16, 1 p.m., Humanities, Room 300
Free
Labor scholar Toni Gilpin speaks on a militant Louisville union from 1950s, FE-236, whose black and white leaders were early challengers of local segregation laws. Evening free lecture at 6 p.m. at National Association of Letter Carriers, 4815 Poplar Level Rd. Co-sponsored by the Kentucky Labor Institute, Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, the University of Louisville Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and the departments of history and Pan-African studies.
Additional Information: Website; 852-6142; jamie.beard@louisville.edu.
7.) Alumni offering “The Best of Iceland” tour
$3,399 per person
This spectacular land tour of Iceland, July 22-31, 2015, (with an optional post-tour to Greenland) includes deluxe motor coach transport that begins and ends in Reykjavik, Iceland. A dedicated tour manager, driver and escort will travel exclusively with the UofL group the entire trip. Stay in some of the best hotels that Iceland has to offer and explore this exotic arctic island with fellow Louisville alumni. Learn more.
8.) PLAN offers workshop on teaching research and information literacy skills
Sept. 16, 2 to 3 p.m., Ekstrom Library, Room 117A
Many fields have now identified literacies for their practitioners and students. How is information literacy similar to or distinct from other types of literacy? What is information literacy in the context of academia? This session will answer these questions, discuss current scholarship on information literacy and research practices, and outline how research instruction can be scaffolded. Graduate students interested in attending can register and find more information on the PLAN website.
Additional Information: Calendar page.
9.) PLAN hosting dissertation and thesis workshop for graduate students on HSC
Sept. 18, 3 to 4 p.m., Nursing/Public Health, Room 2035, K-Wing
This workshop is for students writing (or anticipating writing) a dissertation, thesis or a similar project for which a copy will need to be submitted to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Participants will learn how to implement the university’s submission guidelines about format, layout, etc. Graduate students interested in attending can register and find more info on the PLAN website.
Additional Information: Calendar page.
10.) SAB presents Open Mic Night
Sept. 16, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Red Barn
Free
SAB’s monthly Open Mic Night is a chance for artists of all types and skill levels to perform in an intimate space, where the occasional mistake is simply greeted by cheers from a supportive crowd. Become a regular or occasional performer, be part of the crew that organizes this event, or just join the crowd and enjoy the good music, good coffee and good times!
Additional Information: campuslife@uoflsab.org.
Grand Rounds
11.) Neuroscience
Sept. 18, 8 to 9 a.m., Nursing School Room 4003
The Department of Neurology welcomes Dr. Eric T. Wong from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Wong’s presentation “Dexamethasone exerts profound interference on Novo TTF-100A & Chemotherapy efficacy for recurrent Glioblastoma” will provide an understanding of the mechanism of action of alternating electric field therapy.
Additional Information: For more info, including how to watch live on the web and receive CME credit, click here and follow the directions.
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